My Gold 3.5" would not work reliably with 2-3/4", 3", or 3-1/2" shells regardless of brand or shot charge. Three times back to the warranty gunsmith. Still failed to fire and failed to cycle with any level of predictability. Had a nice feel and was pleasant to shoot (when it actually would shoot). In short, a nicely balanced POS. I sold it and went with Benelli.